It is commonly known that physical exercise helps keep the brain fit and protects from dementia. However, it is not your only option! Get ready for a challenge!…
A recent study from the Rush University Medical Center has now shown that seniors could also prevent Alzheimer’s Disease by setting themselves greater goals, even late in life. The researchers found that greater purpose in life led to being happier and more active, which, again, helped the brain in being more effective and compensating for pathological processes. In other words, while setting yourself goals could not fully prevent the age-related development of plaques and tangles in the brain, it could nonetheless protect against their harmful effects on memory and other thinking abilities.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com